A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 9456408 Details
Epoch: 444 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 106557892 epoch_slot_no: 113092 block_no: 9456231 slot_leader_id: 6447436 size: 88798 time: 2023-10-24 05:09:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf9ee6b5ff9c04206317b3491c1e5203e15916b517cf5edad75ac6a4f4366ab77Block Operator
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